When the red hot poker is in full swing, it turns the garden into a stunning display of fiery oranges, yellows, and reds. If you want that sunset-colored show to last as long as possible, there are a few simple tricks to keep those blooms popping.
Enjoy the show all summer long
Typically, red hot pokers start showing off their colors in June. As long as the weather stays nice and warm, these beauties can keep blooming all the way into October. The secret to that kind of stamina? It’s all about the soil. They need a spot with plenty of nutrients and a regular feeding schedule to keep their energy up.
Don’t forget to deadhead
Another pro tip: make sure to snip off those spent, faded flowers as soon as they start to wither. By clearing out the old blooms, you’re telling the plant to stop wasting energy on seeds and start pumping out fresh new flower spikes instead!
